Friday, December 23, 2016

A Christmas Ramble

Two days left until Christmas arrives. The meaning of Christmas is sometimes lost. Just look at the shopping for presents that starts much earlier. Now the stores open on Thanksgiving Day. It's true retailers count on Christmas to make money for the year. Christmas is the day to celebrate the birth of the Christ. The Savior of humankind. Giving presents is a tradition to signify of giving to our fellow humans in the spirit of love. Christmas is also a time for family and friends. To share our love for hope in peace on Earth.
Up until a few years ago our family would meet at my mom and dad's home to celebrate Christmas and have our gift exchange. We would go to the evening service at church and exchange gifts afterwards. I didn't always go to church myself but as it is the church my mom and dad belonged too and our family has the services broadcast on our local radio station. So I would turn it on while I got things ready for the exchange. So for me Christmas has that special time with family. Several years ago My mom passed away and as you know my dad passed away earlier this year. Though I'm sad that my parents aren't here for Christmas, still I hope to share the spirit still. My gf and I moved into my mom and dad's home last year shortly before Christmas. I'm in the process of buying my siblings share of the house. I'm hoping to have a celebration of sorts tomorrow just like our long tradition of get togethers. For me Christmas has always been not only the celebration of the birth of the Christ but also the love and sharing of family. Is it for you too? Merry Christmas!
A special thanks to my friend Jetta for this picture..
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  1. Lia StormDecember 24, 2016 at 11:33 AM

    I have lots of fond memories of Christmas's past, as a child and as my own children grew up. Over the last few years so much has changed, that I just don't really get into it like I should or used to. But the one thing I know and keep in my heart is this verse from Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

    That is what Christmas is all about. Not the glitz and glitter and commercialism, but the baby in the manger who will someday return and make things right in this oh so messed up world.

    Until then, it is up to each of us to do our part to bring Peace on Earth.

    Nice post Greg :-)


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    1. shadows of nightfallDecember 25, 2016 at 6:45 AM

      Thank you Lia. So much has changed. The verse is exactly what I was saying in this post. The greed of business has taken away the true meaning of Christmas. And I couldn't agree with you more, it's up to us to do our part to bring Peace on Earth. Merry Christmas my friend! (-:

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